Length – 6.0 miles
Walk Description
This circular walk takes you from Parsonage Farm, into Townend Common, past the Wantley Dragon, into ancient woodlands and past the grave of a Saxon King, Walder’s Low. You then return across Stocksbridge golf course. Included are extensive views and a number of steep ascents and descents.
Information
- Grade – Mostly well-defined paths, stiles and steady ascents. May be muddy in damp conditions
- Start – Common Lane car park
- Grid Reference – SK 284 972
- Public transport – 23 bus to bottom of Common Lane
- Refreshments – none on this route
- Public Toilets – none on this route
Stocksbridge Walkers are Welcome walks can be found as recommended routes on the OS Maps App for mobile phones , tablets and pc.
Dragon Circular walk instructions pdf.
Map of the walk
Mobile Phone Coverage – Mobile phone signal coverage is mostly good in this area. Intermittent signals can be received on higher ground.
Ordnance Survey map OL1 Dark Peak is recommended for all the routes on this web site.
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